College Fair coming to Miami March 13

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 18, 2022

    The 2022 National College Fair will be held in Miami on Sunday, March 13 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center.      Admission to the event, which runs from noon – 4 p.m., is free; parking is $7.00.      Students may preregister and print a confirmation with a bar code to serve as their electronic identification during the fair.      Students...

BGEC music teacher retires after 40 years

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, February 18, 2022

     Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes bid farewell to longtime music teacher Audrey Carballo.      Carballo was an employee of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for 40 years and retired on Jan. 31 from the school.       BGEC celebrated “Ms. Carballo Day” in honor of the outgoing educator, Principal Yecenia Martinez said in an email.    ...

Lawton Chiles Middle School named 2022 School of Excellence

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 18, 2022

      Magnet Schools of America named Lawton Chiles Middle School a 2022 School of Excellence for its Cambridge International Program.       The award is given to the top magnet schools in the nation, lead Magnet teacher Lilian Gonzalez said.      Since 2016, the organization has recognized Lawton Chiles Middle School, at 8190 NW 197th St. in Miami, as one of the leading magnet...

Miami Lakes teen serves as a page in Fla. Capitol

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 17, 2022

   It was a busy week for Aidan Schwinghammer, who served as a page during the first month of Florida’s legislative session.      He created a mock bill, led the Pledge of Allegiance to start a session for the House of Representatives and met Gov. Ron DeSantis, other elected officials and young pages like himself who volunteered from around the state.      “It was really enjoyable and...

Goleman teacher wins $500 award for course supplies

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 17, 2022

     The Association of American Educators Foundation awarded a $500 grant to Steven Herrera, lead teacher for the National Security Intelligence magnet program at Barbara Goleman Senior High School in Miami Lakes.      Herrera said the program has courses in Law Enforcement, Forensic Science and Cybersecurity.       Money from the grant will be used to update the comprehensive law...
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